OSHA Training in Carson City NV

Who regulates OSHA training in Carson City NV? The State of Nevada operates an Approved State OSHA Program. Initial approval of the Nevada state plan was published on January 4, 1974, and final approval was published on April 18, 2000.

NV OSHA Training Regulations and Standards

Nevada adopts Federal OSHA standards by reference and enforces OSHA standards contained within 29 CFR, parts 1910 (General Industry), 1926 (Construction) and 1928 (Agriculture). In addition, Nevada has adopted additional requirements to include: safety programs, cranes, steel erection, construction projects, asbestos, explosives, ammonium perchlorate and photovoltaic system projects. Nevada’s Occupational Safety and Health Standards and additional requirements can be accessed on the Nevada State OSHA website.

Links to see federal OSHA training requirements for construction and general industry are available below on this page.

State of Nevada’s OSHA 10 & 30-hour Training Laws

The State of Nevada requires all construction site workers to have completed the OSHA 10 hour construction training course to gain access to construction sites in Carson City or anywhere else in the state of NV. And supervisors must complete the OSHA 30 hour course for construction.  In addition, the State of Nevada Legislature recently passed AB 190 which requires non-supervisory workers employed in the entertainment industry to complete the OSHA 10 hour general industry course, and supervisory personnel (those who can hire and fire) to complete the OSHA 30 hour general industry course. 

Here are links to the NV State OSHA training laws:

OSHA 10 Hour Construction Training Requirements – State of Nevada Department of Industrial Relations – https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-618.html#NRS618Sec950

OSHA 30 Hour Construction Training Requirements – State of Nevada Department of Industrial Relations – https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-618.html#NRS618Sec950

OSHA 10 Hour General Industry (Entertainment) Training Requirements – State of Nevada Department of Industrial Relations – https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-618.html#NRS618Sec950

OSHA 30 Hour General Industry (Entertainment) Training Requirements – State of Nevada Department of Industrial Relations – https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-618.html#NRS618Sec950

OSHA 10 Hour General Industry (Cannabis Establishments) Training Requirements for workers – https://legiscan.com/NV/text/SB122/2021

OSHA 30 Hour General Industry (Cannabis Establishments) Training Requirements for Supervisory personnel – https://legiscan.com/NV/text/SB122/2021

Authorized OSHA Trainers in Carson City NV

There is no official certification required to teach most OSHA training classes in Carson City NV. However, you must make certain that on site OSHA 10 or 30-hour training classes are conducted by a trainer who is officially authorized to conduct these OSHA courses. The trainer must first complete a series of OSHA trainer classes provided by one of the OSHA Education centers located around the country. You can confirm their status as a currently authorized OSHA Outreach trainer by asking to look at their credentials proving they completed the following trainer courses.

Construction industry trainers must successfully complete the OSHA 510 course, followed by the OSHA 500 course. This qualifies the trainer to conduct OSHA 10-hour construction training in Carson City and anywhere else in NV for a four-year period. The trainer is also authorized to conduct OSHA 30-hour construction training in Carson City and elsewhere in the state. To maintain their status as an authorized OSHA Outreach trainer for construction, they must complete the OSHA 502 trainer update course every four years.

General industry trainers must successfully complete the OSHA 511 course, followed by the OSHA 501 course. This qualifies the trainer to conduct OSHA 10-hour general industry training in Carson City and anywhere else in NV for a four-year period. The trainer is also authorized to conduct OSHA 30-hour general industry training in Carson City and elsewhere in the state. To maintain their status as an authorized OSHA Outreach trainer for general industry, they must complete the OSHA 503 trainer update course every four years.

Be assured that our trainers who conduct on-site OSHA training classes in Carson City NV are authorized OSHA Outreach trainers. Scroll down to see links to all of the on site OSHA training classes we conduct listed below.

Online OSHA 10 and 30-hour Training Courses Accepted in Carson City NV

There are also OSHA-authorized online 10 and 30-hour training courses available for construction and general industry. However, you must pay close attention, as only those course providers that are specifically authorized to provide these courses can issue trainees the official DOL / OSHA 10 or 30-hour wallet cards. There are plenty of imitators out there who use deceptive fine print and “too good to be true” pricing to sell you a course that is not OSHA authorized. You can rest assured that the 10 and 30-hour online OSHA training courses offered on our website are authorized by OSHA, and are accepted in Carson City NV as well as all other states and US territories – Guaranteed!

Regulation of Workplace Safety & Health in the State of Nevada

The Nevada State Plan applies to all public and private sector employers in the State, with the exception of Federal employees, the United State Postal Service (USPS), private sector maritime, employment on Indian Lands, and areas of exclusive Federal jurisdiction.

Nevada OSHA Information

The Nevada State Plan is administered by the Division of Industrial Relations (DIR), Department of Business and Industry. Within the DIR, an enforcement section and consultation section have been established. Enforcement is provided by the Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Nevada OSHA). 

Reno Office (Northern NV)

4600 Kietzke Lane, Suite F-153
Reno, NV 89502

OSHA’s National Emergency Hotline telephone number is 1-800-321-OSHA.